“The problem nowadays…is that the Tree [of Life] is not seen as a whole. Now breathe in from the roots of the Tree. Bring the energy upwards as you breathe in. Do this three times. Then breathe from the branches of the Tree and bring the energy downwards in your body as you breathe in. Also do this three times. You don’t need to send your exhalation anywhere, that will go where it is needed. But sending your inhalation upwards as well as downwards in your body is very important.” – The Grandmothers via Sharon McErlane in “A Call to Power”

This passage about the Tree of Life is about harmonizing yin and yang. By doing this exercise, the relationship between men and women also returns to balance. The battle of the sexes is harmful and needs to stop. Men and women are different like branches and roots are different, but they are both part of one whole and are both vitally necessary. Together these energies create life, sustain life and nurture life in all its possible expressions. When one energy dominates, life begins to weaken and suffer.

Today, do this breathing exercise a few times throughout the day and especially when you are feeling stress or confusion. Consciously imagine the calming, expansive, restful yin-energy rising up to the crown of your head as you breathe in three times. Then imagine the clear, bright, direct yang energy sinking down through your body to the soles of your feet. Breathe the yang energy down three times. As you breathe out, send your harmonious breath out as a blessing to all beings.

Golden Eagle Feather

Golden eagle feathers are used in Native American ceremonies. The Grandmothers gave me the name "Golden Eagle Feather" before I knew anything about golden eagles. I'm growing into the name slowly. I offer my words here to anyone seeking love, rest and connection to the Divine.

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